Linfox subsidiary bringing an electric beer truck to its Sydney fleet
Beverage logistics partner BevChain is introducing Sydney’s first electric beer truck to its Lion fleet this week.
The wholly owned subsidiary of Linfox is trialling electric vehicles with its major customers after Linfox last week acquired a range of electric trucks for its partnership with Bunnings Australia.
The Fuso eCanter will deliver kegs and packaged beers from BevChain’s automated warehouse to a selection of pubs, bars and clubs in metropolitan Sydney.
Linfox says the Fuso eCanter will produce at least 60 tonnes less carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually compared to the same size Euro 6 diesel powered truck.
According to BevChain, the truck’s operation is underpinned by Linfox Logistics’ Leading the Way 2025 business strategy, as the company aims to act sustainably.
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“BevChain is excited to introduce the first electric truck for Lion. This truck will be powered by clean energy from our automated distribution centre, which is situated strategically next to the Lion brewery in Auburn, New South Wales,” BevChain President Misha Shliapnikoff says.
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“As Lion’s logistics partner, we’re committed to working with Lion to reduce carbon emissions and meet our shared sustainability targets.”
Linfox and BevChain will operate six electric vehicles for major customers across Victoria and New South Wales by March 2022.